MAYSVILLE — Investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding Monday night’s shooting death of a dog in the area of Belgrade-Swansboro Road in Onslow County, according to county officials.

At around 6:21 p.m., the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that a dog had been shot, according to a press release by the OCSO. Onslow County deputies and Onslow County Animal Control responded. The dog, a golden retriever, died at the scene.

Alan Davis, director of Onslow County Animal Services, said the shooting happened on Pattie Lane, and the owner of the dog lived on Belgrade-Swansboro Road.

“We’re still investigating it,” Davis said. “There are some reports that the (golden retriever) was on the shooter’s property, and reports that the dog could have been aggressive, but nothing has been confirmed.”

According to Davis, Chris Goodson, 24, was the alleged shooter in the incident. Capt. Binford Strickland, a Marine Corps spokesman, confirmed in an email that Goodson is a Marine aboard Camp Lejeune. Goodson has not been charged with any crime.

Davis said that if someone finds a wounded animal, they should call Animal Control at 910-455-0182.

“We have someone who responds 24 hours a day,” he said. “If they see an injured animal, we will respond.”

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Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a Swansboro area pet.

According to the Onslow County Sheriff's Office, a retriever was shot and killed in the Swansboro Belgrade Road area.

At approximately 6:21 p.m. Monday, the OCSO received a complaint from an individual reporting that their dog was shot. The OCSO and Animal Control responded. The dog died at the scene.